Wings will face Kings … if they get by Blackhawks

DETROIT — The NHL released the schedule for the Western Conference finals and if the Wings do advance to face the defending Stanley Cup champion Los Angeles Kings they’ll open the best-of-seven series Friday at 9 p.m. at the Staples Center.

Game 2 would be Sunday at 8 p.m.

Games 3 and 4 will be at Joe Louis Arena, Tuesday and Thursday. Both games will start at 8 p.m.

The Kings, who are 7-0 at home this postseason, reached the finals after beating the San Jose Sharks, 2-1, in Game 7 on Tuesday.

Los Angeles has won 14 in a row at home, which includes the regular season.

Here is the entire schedule if the Wings’ beat Chicago in Game 7 tonight.